Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Liverpool
Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hunts Cross Community Primary School Kingsthorne Road, Liverpool, L25 0PJ
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ← Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City End News Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| Bargain World Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| 4% Fuel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Arncliffe Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2015 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary
What is Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary's food hygiene rating?
Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary last inspected?
Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,381 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Food For Thought at Hunts Cross Primary and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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